Nodes of Ranvier formed in the fall of 2000. The band
started as an outlet for fun and expression by its
members. The band makes music with the intention of
enjoying what they create and hoping that others will
enjoy it as well. Nodes has gone through several lineup
changes in its existence with the newest line up being:
Jon Parker (guitar), Josh Ferrie (percussion), Kyle
Benecke (vocals), Brady Murphy (bass), and Jake Stefek
(guitar). Past members have included: Tyler Maine, Jeremy
Schwartz, Zach Poppinga, Nick Thomas, Jon Schuld and
Thomas Hentges. In the Spring of 2002, Nodes of Ranvier
released a split CD with the Iowa based band, Innocence
Broken, on winterinjuly records. The following summer they
released a full length album on Facedown Records, "Lost
Senses, More Innocence". July 2003 brought a new album
from Nodes of Ranvier that they feel best represents what
this band is all about in all aspects... musically
emotionally, and visually. Due to the bands' confidence in
all aspects of that album they simply named it "Nodes of
Ranvier". In Arpil 2005 Nodes have again claimed their
territory with "The Years to Come". Nodes of Ranvier have
also toured the U.S. numerous times and continue to tour
at least 6 months a year. Nodes has had the privalege to
have shared the stage with: Bleeding Through, EXTOL
Living Sacrifice, Zao, Misery Signals, Bury Your Dead,
Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Evergreen Terrace, Me
Without You, Caliban, Glass Casket, and REFLUX